Discussion Post: Piagetian Vs Vygotsky
The members of the board at The School of Changing Tides are embroiled in a heated debate over the drafting of a new educational policy: Some board members favor the adoption of a Piagetian approach, while others endorse a Vygotsky an approach. They have asked a panel of experts (including you) to advise them concerning the future direction of their school.
• Provide a contrast of these two theories and the ways they account for cognitive development.
• Which of these theories should inform the school's educational policy? Write an argument in support of the approach you would favor.
• Illustrate the practical application of the approach you've supported by describing how a preschool teacher might use this approach to instruct one of the following topics: the letters of the alphabet and their sounds, the numbers 1 through 9, or the difference between mammals and reptiles.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.